IT - Wiring and Fiber Placement Services

The North Dakota Wiring and Fiber Placement Services contract (Contract #211) provides comprehensive voice and data infrastructure services for state and local government entities. The vehicle covers critical technical services including voice and data wiring, fiber placement, network equipment installation, design services, and related technology infrastructure support. Eligible participants include state agencies, higher education institutions, counties, cities, townships, public educational entities, governmental boards and commissions, nonprofit organizations associated with public entities, tribal agencies, transportation providers, and the International Peace Garden.

The contract is currently supported by two prime contractors: ABT Data Technologies, Inc. and Dell-Comm, Inc., with a performance period from July 1, 2021, to June 30, 2026. The statewide contract is a cooperative purchasing vehicle managed by the North Dakota Information Technology Department and Office of Management and Budget, offering flexible service rates with hourly pricing ranging from $52.25 to $125.00 for various technical roles. All purchases require IT review and approval, with specific exceptions for the North Dakota University System and K-12 schools. The contract allows for material markups between 1.25x to 1.30x invoiced cost and includes provisions for travel reimbursement at standard GSA rates.